Adventure Trips

All About Trips

Adventure Trips offers 1 and 2 week overnight trips during the summer months for youth ages 12-16. We offer many different trips with a variety of focuses, ranging from surfing to fishing to chilling on Cape Cod. Learn more about the specific trips we offer here. You can choose the trip with activities that interest you the most!

All of our trips provide participants the opportunity the step outside their comfort zones, gain confidence, and make lifelong friendships in a caring and supportive environment. Our trips are led by mature, experienced, and highly trained staff who lead with a focus on safety, fun, and community.

 

NEW TRIPS ALERT: 

East Coast Surf: July 25th – August 6th

Summer 2027, Adventure Trips is excited to offer the East Coast Surf Adventure, an unforgettable journey for campers ages 14-17 along the beautiful New England coastline. Starting in Maine and traveling south through New Hampshire and Massachusetts before finishing in Rhode Island, campers will explore iconic beach towns, experience new destinations, and surf some of the East Coast’s best waves.

Along the way, campers will build their surfing skills, enjoy the unique character of each coastal region, and take in breathtaking ocean views.

Evenings will be spent camping, exploring local attractions, and making memories with new friends. Whether you’re a first-time surfer or already love catching waves, this trip promises an incredible mix of adventure, travel, and fun on the New England coast.

 

Cape Watersport Adventure: June 27th – July 2nd AND July 25th – 30th

Summer 2027, Adventure Trips is excited to offer the Cape Watersport Adventure, a fun-filled week for campers ages 12-16 to explore Cape Cod’s waterways through kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and sailing.

Campers will stay at Camp Burgess & Hayward in Sandwich, Massachusetts, spending their days building skills, exploring beautiful coastal and inland waters, and enjoying new outdoor challenges.

Evenings are spent back at camp enjoying campfires, games, beach walks, and time with new friends. Whether you’re new to watersports or already love being on the water, this trip offers an unforgettable week of adventure and fun.

 

Hooked on the Cape: July 11th – 16th AND August 15th – 20th

Summer 2027, Camp Burgess & Hayward is thrilled to offer our teenage adventurers an unforgettable week of fishing fun across Cape Cod’s stunning coastal and inland waters. This immersive experience invites campers ages 12-17 to explore both fresh and saltwater environments while learning the art and excitement of fishing in one of New England’s most iconic destinations.
Campers will stay at Camp Burgess & Hayward in Sandwich, Massachusetts, nestled between serene lakes and the Atlantic shoreline. Each day begins with a hearty breakfast before heading out to fish in local ponds, estuaries, and bays.
Some gear, transportation, and meals are provided by Adventure Trips.
Evenings are spent back at camp, where the group will prepare meals together, share stories from the day, and enjoy classic camp activities like campfires, games, and beach walks.
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just curious to cast your first line, this trip promises a week of discovery, camaraderie, and connection to Cape Cod’s rich aquatic world.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

  • Our Adventure Trips sessions are 1 or 2 weeks long, with sessions running Sunday-Friday. Most participants choose to stay for multiple sessions. Campers can link Adventure Trips sessions together and stay through the weekend by registering for the Mini-Adventure Weekend.
  • Our trip offerings vary week to week. This allows campers to choose a variety of adventures if they want to attend Adventure Trips for several weeks.
  • We allow friend requests (1 mutual request per camper), but many of our campers come to camp alone and enjoy the opportunity to form new friendships with the other campers!
  • All programs are co‐ed and open to youth ages 12-16. Some trips have specific age requirements, which can be found here.
  • We try to keep trips to roughly a 50/50 gender split, but we cannot guarantee the exact gender split of each trip.
  • We offer small group sizes. Each trip has two trip leaders, along with 6-12 participants.